January 2009 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 25  

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Texas Clean Energy Park Green Jobs Initiative
The Texas Clean Energy Park TCEP is seeking input regarding the kinds of skills and training your workforce needs. Their focus is on businesses in Central Texas that are active or entering into energy conservation, renewable energy and related building systems services. Under a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission, Good Company Associates is helping the TCEP develop a training plan for expanding “green” job training, for central Texas.
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Biotechnology Video Debuts At BioBash
Members of the Chamber's biotechnology council, BioAustin, recently gathered at the Four Seasons hotel for the BioBash - State of the Region event. In partnership with Workforce Solutions and production company Arrowhead Films, the Chamber debuted a Biotech Overview video, focused on the burgeoning Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry in Central Texas.

Watch the full video here.

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door64 Happy Hour and Networking Night
In conjunction with door64.com, Magma Design Automation is holding a happy hour and networking night for Austin-area chipheads on February 12th! Enjoy free drinks, food, and a chance to win some great door prizes! Network with your peers, and also learn about Magma and what they do right here in Austin.
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Entrepreneurial Education and Funding Sources in Central Texas
Register today to attend informational sessions presented by the Austin Technology Incubator, the City of Austin, Central Texas Angel Network and the Central Texas Regional Center of Innovation and Commercialization (CenTex RCIC) to discuss funding criteria for local entrepreneurs seeking seed stage and early stage funding.
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Know Your Regulator
The cleantech industry has the potential to be a major economic driver for the United States and is already one of the largest venture capital investment categories. However, the development into cleantech must be cultivated carefully and environmental regulations must accompany public policy. Developers of cleantech products and services often need to respond to environmental compliance or government policies that require particular performance characteristics. Environmental regulations can assist in streamlining and expediting permitting, providing interconnection standards for distributed generation, encouraging Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), and providing a framework for geological sequestration of carbon dioxide.
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New Horizons Selected as Top Company
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers was selected to this year’s "Top 20 Companies in the IT Training Industry" by TrainingIndustry.com. New Horizons of Austin delivers a full range of IT training and business skills training through innovative learning methods from the best instructors.
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CONTENTS
Texas Clean Energy Park Green Jobs Initiative
Biotechnology Video Debuts At BioBash
door64 Happy Hour and Networking Night
Entrepreneurial Education and Funding Sources in Central Texas
Know Your Regulator
New Horizons Selected as Top Company
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